William Porche Jr.

William “Billy” Edward Porche, Jr., of Edna, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born in Edna, on Jan. 30, 1933, to the late William Edward Porche, Sr. and the late Velmer Powell Putnam.
    He owned several businesses in Edna, too many to list but a few are B&W Drive In, B&W Sand & Gravel, B&W Ultralights. Billy loved to buy, sell, and trade any and everything for years. Billy provided for his family and cherished the time that was shared with everyone. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching.  He looked for any reason to be outdoors. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be dearly missed.
    Billy leaves behind his loving devoted wife of 62 years, Wanda Terry Porche of Edna; daughters, Peble Porche Sorensen of Edna and Paula Porche Riccabona of Edna; sister, Mary Porche Clifton of Cuero; grandchildren, Will Sorensen, Jake Sorensen, Wess Sorensen, Karissa Tompkins Salinas, Beth Tompkins and Jodi Tompkins and 10 great-grandchildren.
    He is preceded in death by his parents.
    Visitation was March 14 from 1-2 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, followed with a funeral service. A family burial was held in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna with Rev. Becky Perrin officiating.
    In lieu of flowers memorials may made to Crown Hospice, 1101 Salem Road, Victoria, Texas, 77904.
    Pallbearers were Bobby Smith, Rocky Melton, Kelly Kahanek, Will Sorensen, Jake Sorensen, Wess Sorensen, Lynn Perrin and Troy Quinn. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Martin, Wayne Hunt, Danny Kubecka, Leo Macha, John Koop, George Prihoda and Wayne Whitmore.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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